The tragic death of Matthew Perry, renowned for his role in Friends, has prompted a thorough investigation by both the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) after the actor’s demise was linked to acute ketamine effects. Perry, aged 54, was discovered unconscious in his hot tub on October 28, 2023, marking the beginning of a sombre investigation into the circumstances surrounding his passing.
The actor had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to manage his struggles with depression and anxiety, raising questions about the safety and supervision of such treatments.
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In light of these developments, authorities are meticulously scrutinizing the source of the ketamine involved and how it contributed to Perry’s untimely demise, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in the administration of controlled substances.
“Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ star, was found dead in the hot tub at a Los Angeles home on October 28, 2023, at age 54. Law enforcement sources, speaking anonymously due to ongoing investigation, report the discovery of Perry unresponsive around 4 p.m. No cause of death was cited; toxicology was to be part of the probe as prescription medications were found at the scene. Los Angeles Police Capt. Scot Williams states no suspicion of foul play; the coroner’s office defers final determination pending further testing.
